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Valkman Family History

Valkman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kalkman, Volkman, Kalman, Allman, Waldman, Backman, Packman, Aikman

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Where is the Valkman family from?

You can see how Valkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Valkman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Valkman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Valkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valkman. 52% of Valkman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valkman women worked as a Saleswoman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Valkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Valkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valkman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Valkman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Valkman. For the veterans among your Valkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valkman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Valkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Valkman in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valkman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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